Senior Contract Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

Administer government prime contracts, subcontracts, commercial agreements, and construction contracts throughout the contract lifecycle. Draft, review, negotiate, and manage Teaming Agreements,

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Responsibilities

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→Administer government prime contracts, subcontracts, commercial agreements, and construction contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
→Draft, review, negotiate, and manage Teaming Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Reseller Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Subcontracts.
→Monitor assigned contract actions and provide regular status updates to Program Managers, the Director of Contracts, and executive leadership.
→Interpret contract requirements and provide contractual guidance to program management, finance, accounting, business development, and executive leadership.
→Develop and support acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategies, Procurement Requests (PRs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and proposal documentation.
→Review solicitations, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and contract modifications to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
→Manage Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), deliverables, reporting requirements, and contract documentation.
→Maintain contract records, documentation, and reporting within Deltek Costpoint, SharePoint, and other contract management systems.
→Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and provide contractual support during program planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
→Respond to internal and external audits, Government data calls, and compliance reviews.
→Develop and implement contract management policies, procedures, and best practices that support corporate compliance objectives.
→Perform additional duties as assigned in support of company and customer objectives.

Requirements

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Clearance:

Active Secret Security Clearance Required

Education and Certifications:
- Master's Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Contract Management, Acquisition, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Experience:
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Government contract administration, acquisition, or DoD contracting (1102 series or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering:
  - Government Prime Contracts
  - Subcontracts
  - Teaming Agreements
  - Commercial Agreements
  - Consulting Agreements
- Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and contract management activities
- Strong working knowledge of:
  - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
  - DoD 5000 Acquisition Framework
  - Service Contract Act (SCA)
  - Davis-Bacon Act (DBA)
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications
- DAWIA Contracting Certification or equivalent professional contracting certification
- Experience using Deltek Costpoint for contract administration and reporting
- Experience supporting DoD 5000 Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs)
- Experience with maritime, shipbuilding, or naval acquisition programs
- Experience conducting contract compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thorough understanding of Government contracting principles and acquisition regulations.
- Strong contract negotiation and contract administration skills
- Ability to analyze complex contractual issues and develop practical business solutions
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple contracts simultaneously
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and professionalism
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across functional organizations

Physical Requirements
- Primarily office environment
- Ability to sit for extended periods while reviewing contracts and preparing documentation.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
- Occasional travel may be required to customer locations, meetings, or program reviews

Working Conditions
- Professional office environment supporting multiple concurrent Department of Defense and commercial programs
- Fast-paced environment requires management of competing priorities and contract deadlines

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Open leave policy and paid holidays
Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.